Why magnet cannot attract aluminium?

In summary, the conversation discusses the behavior of aluminium in relation to magnetism and its molecular structure. It is pointed out that aluminium is paramagnetic and is weakly attracted to magnets due to its low induced magnetic field. The conversation also mentions a resource for further understanding, specifically the Wikipedia page on ferromagnetism.
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As we know magnet can attract iron, but not aluminium,
does anyone have any suggestions what make aluminium behave differently in term of molecule structures? such as Electrons, Photons Neutrons ...
Thanks in advance of any suggestions
 
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In fact,ALuminium is a paramagnetic material(as outermost electron is unpaired),
so the induced magnetic field in aluminium is low(order 0f 10^-5 of the external field)
so aluminium IS attracted towards a magnet,but very weakly practically
if you had a strong magnet aluminium will be attracted towards a magnet.
 

1. Why can't a magnet attract aluminium?

The reason a magnet cannot attract aluminium is because aluminium is not a magnetic material. Magnets can only attract objects that are made of iron, nickel, cobalt, or certain alloys of these metals.

2. Can any type of magnet attract aluminium?

No, all types of magnets, including permanent magnets and electromagnets, cannot attract aluminium. This is because the properties of aluminium do not allow it to be magnetized.

3. Why do some aluminium objects stick to magnets?

Some aluminium objects may seem to stick to magnets, but this is actually due to the presence of iron or other magnetic materials in the object. For example, aluminium foil may stick to a magnet because it is coated with a thin layer of iron oxide.

4. Is it possible to make aluminium magnetic?

No, it is not possible to make pure aluminium magnetic. However, it is possible to create a magnetized aluminium alloy by mixing aluminium with other magnetic materials such as iron or nickel.

5. Can a strong magnet attract aluminium?

No, the strength of the magnet does not affect its ability to attract aluminium. As mentioned before, aluminium is not a magnetic material and cannot be magnetized, so even the strongest magnets cannot attract it.

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